FosPower Emergency Solar Hand Crank Digital Portable AM/FM, NOAA Weather Radio review

May 28, 2023

REVIEW – I live in New York near the ocean or as some may say at the water’s edge. It is very normal for me to experience power outages during any storm in any season. Years ago during Hurricane Sandy, I spent 14 days in the dark, and it was a hand-crank radio that I had back then that allowed me to hear the news and to otherwise break the monotony of the silence. Since then those types of radios have become vital to me. I jumped at the opportunity to test and review this FosPower Emergency Solar Hand Crank Digital Portable AM/FM, NOAA Weather Radio.

This is a multi-functional Recreational and Emergency digital AM/FM radio that also includes a NOAA weather radio and a flashlight/SOS light. In addition, this radio provides 5 methods to power or recharge via the internal power bank or AAA batteries, the included micro-USB cable, the hand-crank, or sunlight.

1 x Solar Crank Radio1 x Audio Cable1 x Micro-USB Cable1 x User Manual

Frequency: FM: 87 -108 MHz AM: 520 – 1710 kHz WB: 162.40 – 162.55 MHzBattery: 2x 18650 Li-ion 3.7V, 2000mAhWorking Voltage: 2.7V / 4.2VCharging Time (Solar): 50 hoursCharging Time (USB): 6 – 7 hoursRadio Listening (Medium Volume): 18 – 20 hoursAux Music Play (Medium Volume): 30 – 35 hoursLED Flashlight: 18 -20 hoursUSB Output: DC 5V/1AIP Rating: IPX3Item Weight: 1.08lb / 490gItem Dimensions: 79.5 x 35.4 x 31.5 in / 202 x 90 x 80 mm

On the front of the radio, there are the control buttons, that relatively large LED display, and the LED indicators. Across the back, there is the solar panel.On one side of the radio under a protective rubber cover, there is the micro USB charging port to charge the radio, the USB-A port to charge devices, and the 3.5mm auxiliary jack. On the opposite side, there is the flashlight/SOS light.Underneath the radio, there is the crank handle, the built-in battery, and the compartment for adding 3 AA batteries.On top of the radio, there is the retractable antenna and the flashlight on/off switch.

This is a simple but full-featured radio. After cranking the handle for about a minute, it seems to play for a really long time. There is a built-in battery for charging other devices, and you can also use 3 AA batteries to power the radio. The flashlight is quite bright and the station reception is very good where I live.

The radio is a really good emergency radio but also really good as a portable radio for any occasion, It offers good sound for its size and it is nicely built. I also like that it has built-in solar charging, and for the price, you cannot go wrong. Well done!!

Price: $45.99Where to buy: AmazonSource: The sample for this review was provided by FosPower